150 duplicated genes on the 22nd chromosome. I'm new to this and need help!

Hi all. I'm new to this sight and the world of genetic abnormalities. I have a 9 yo son who is diagnosed with adhd. He received early intervention and therapy from infancy on, for speech, fine motor and gross motor skills. He is in learning support at school where he has a label of intellectual disability. Anyone who works with him, however, will tell you that he is a very bright boy. We recently did genetic testing because after nine years, no one has been able to identify anything other than adhd. We have had multiple neuropsychological exams that have not pointed to anything else. We feel that his symptoms are far more than adhd. Though we haven't received the written report yet, we have been informed that he has a significant genetic abnomality. On chromosome 22, he has duplications on 150 genes. We were told that there is no lliterature on this. They do, however, feel that this is the cause for his issues.

Anyone out there with similar results? I don't know where to turn for more information.

I found it interesting that you all said your child was very sweet and smiley. My son is the same. He is incredibly kind and sensitive to others feelings...I wonder if that is significant?

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I haven't heard anyone report 150 duplications here, but UNIQUE is one of the best resources I have found for good information. Their website is rarechromo.org and they are very helpful. Do you have a follow-up appt with genetics to discuss the findings more?